Nilani Samaranayake
Physiotherapist
Ruwanwella
Summary
Physiotherapist currently practicing in a government hospital in Sri lanka, internationally qualified physiotherapist with more than 5 years of working experience in all areas of physiotherapy including acute care, cardiorespiratory, neurology and orthopedics.
Strong background in prescribing tailor made exercise programmes. Accomplished and highly motivated professional possessing strong clinical assessment and evaluation skills.
Distinguished patient centered clinical skills and proven experience working collaboratively with healthcare professionals to assess and treat complex conditions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Physiotherapist-in-charge
Ministry of Health
Base Hospital - Eheliyagoda
06.2019 - Current
- Conduct assessments and treatments by means of physiotherapy for patients mainly in orthopedic and neurological areas.
- Support patients by assessing and diagnosing symptoms of pain and limited mobility caused by illness, injury or disability.
- Collaboratively work with patients to make unique goals for maintaining their independence and create a rehabilitation plan
- Maintain documentation such as patients' physiotherapy examination forms, follow up assessments, changes, improvements and challenges of each patient
Physiotherapist-in-charge
Ministry of Health
Base Hospital-Kalawana.
07.2017 - 06.2019
- Supported residents by assessing and diagnosing symptoms of pain and limited mobility caused by illness, injury or disability.
- Collaboratively worked with residents to make unique goals for maintaining their independence and create a rehabilitation plan.
- Trained other team members on how to use equipment to support residents and fall prevention.
- Documented residents' physiotherapy plan, changes, improvements and challenges.
- Supervised physiotherapy assistants to deliver best care for residents
Physiotherapist Intern
Ministry of Health
District General Hospital- Rathnapura
09.2016 - 03.2017
- Conducted assessments and treatments by means of physiotherapy over 15 patients per day in orthopedic, neurological, medical and cardiorespiratory areas.
- Maintained documentation such as physical examination forms, follow up assessments of each patient.
- Collaborated with other health-care providers (Physicians, Nurses, and Patient Assistants) of the interdisciplinary team to ensure holistic approach towards patient management.
- Planned and implemented individualized intervention plans consist of cardio-pulmonary rehabilitation, post-surgical rehabilitation and various exercise programs.
- Organized health campaigns and health promotion programs for the other healthcare workers to raise awareness regarding occupational health conditions.
- Scheduled exercise programs to prevent chronic illnesses for the group of 20 patients in the hospital.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Physiotherapy
University of Colombo
Sri Lanka 11.2011 - 01.2016
IELTS General Training - Overall 7.0 -
L 7.5, R 7.0, W 6.5, S 7.0
04.2023 - 04.2025
Skills
Advanced Anatomy Knowledge
Medical Terminology Expert
Organization and Time Management Skills
Fluency in English and Sinhalese languages
Extensive knowledge on electrotherapy equipment
Knowledge in applying Strapping, Taping and Bandaging
Proficiency in MS office suite applications, E-mail and Social media usage
Certification
Management training for graduates of PSM
Registrations
HCPC- pending
SLMC- Life time (C/706)
References
Dr. M.M.N.P. Kumari MBBS, MD
Base Hospital, Eheliyagoda, 70600.
eheliyagoda.bh@gmail.com
Timeline
IELTS General Training - Overall 7.0 -
L 7.5, R 7.0, W 6.5, S 7.0
04.2023 - 04.2025
Physiotherapist-in-charge
Ministry of Health
06.2019 - Current
Physiotherapist-in-charge
Ministry of Health
07.2017 - 06.2019
Management training for graduates of PSM
11-2016
Physiotherapist Intern
Ministry of Health
09.2016 - 03.2017
Workshop on Recent Advances in Rehabilitation of Cerebral Palsy: organized by Cerebral Palsy Lanka Foundation
09-2014
Bachelor Of Science - Physiotherapy
University of Colombo
11.2011 - 01.2016
” Developing Leadership Quality & Positive Thinking” organized by Ministry of Higher Education
06-2011